BrewDog has designed a Percy Pig flavoured vodka for Marks & Spencer – but will it be sold in shops? Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2020 Drink, In the News BrewDog have designed a Rogue Wave Percy Pig flavoured vodka, would you buy it? The Scottish brewer and distillery is gearing up to pitch to Marks and Spencer, with a version of their Rogue Vodka featuring...
Here’s what to expect from a Pickering’s Gin Jolly tour – and how to win a gin bundles Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2020 Drink, In the News Ever wondered why the original Pickering’s gin has a red wax seal? Or why there are two Pickering's musical martini makers? Then a tour of the Edinburgh distillery is a must. In these strange times of...
Scran season 2: Talking whisky with Outlander star Sam Heughan Rosalind Erskine November 20, 2020 Drink, In the News https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7xlpm8 On this episode of Scran I'm delighted to be joined by Outlander star Sam Heughan. Sam is a Scottish actor who is most commonly known for playing warrior Jamie...
Isle of Raasay unveils first legal whisky made on the Hebridean island Rosalind Erskine November 18, 2020 Drink, In the News The first legal single malt from the Hebridean Isle of Raasay has been unveiled, and it's sure to go down in whisky making history books. The Isle of Raasay single malt will be housed in a decanter-like...
Glengoyne offer fans the chance to toast a special occasion – with a £22,500 50 year old whisky Rosalind Erskine November 18, 2020 Drink, In the News Glengoyne has announced the launch of its oldest ever expression - a 50 Year Old Highland Single Malt – and is offering whisky lovers a unique opportunity to savour this rare dram in 2021. Priced at...
Glen Scotia unveils new sherry cask finish – and it’s ideal for Christmas drinks Rosalind Erskine November 17, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News One of Campbeltown’s three surviving distilleries, Glen Scotia, has released a new limited-edition Glen Scotia Sherry Double Cask Finish, with only 15,000 bottles available worldwide. Presented in a black...
New documentary on Johnnie Walker released – here’s how to watch The Man Who Walked Around the World Rosalind Erskine November 16, 2020 Drink, In the News The Edinburgh International Film Festival recently launched award-winning director Anthony Wonke’s new feature documentary, The Man Who Walked Around the World, which charts Scotch whisky brand Johnnie...
Mackintosh Gin wins gold and silver medals at the 2020 Scottish Gin Awards Rosalind Erskine November 16, 2020 Drink, In the News Mackintosh Gin have added further awards to their trophy cabinet after winning a gold and silver medal at the recent Scottish Gin Awards. The awards, which celebrates excellence in Scottish gin, named the...
Tennent’s launch limited edition 24 can advent calendar – here’s how to get one Rosalind Erskine November 16, 2020 Christmas, Drink, In the News With Christmas just around the corner, Tennent’s has unveiled a limited-edition advent calendar. After much demand from fans – and even some DIY efforts – the special 24-can advent pack is now...
BrewDog further troll Dominic Cummings hinting they’ll re-release ‘Barnard Castle’ IPA but rename it ‘Cummings and Goings’ Rosalind Erskine November 16, 2020 Drink, In the News The Scottish brewer BrewDog has hinted that its popular Barnard Castle eye test IPA may be back, and renamed Cummings and Goings - a nod to Dominic Cummings resigning as a senior adviser for the UK...
